Practical Tips for Ice Scraping: Avoiding Damage and Penalties

ÖAMTC technician Florian Merker advises paying special attention to the upper right corner of the windshield when scraping ice. This is where the §57a inspection sticker – the so-called "Pickerl" – is located. If this is damaged or scraped off, you will have to obtain a replacement sticker at your own expense. Fines may be imposed if it is illegible.

Spray, film, and cleanliness help with de-icing

For effective de-icing, the ÖAMTC recommends:

Letting the engine run is prohibited – and pointless

One of the most common misconceptions in winter concerns the engine: "Letting the engine run while scraping ice is a no-go," warns Merker. It does not speed up de-icing and is also punishable. The so-called warming up is expressly prohibited in Austria.

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